Just wanted to write a blog about how beautiful this first year with Eastin has been. I wouldn't change becoming a mom for anything. He always gets me up no matter how sick I am. I am never mad or upset during the middle of the night when he wants to cuddle. Yes most of the time he sleeps through the night but I enjoy all the precious moments I get to hold him while I can. Being pregnant again and him growing so fast, time can't sit still enough. I love rocking him to sleep even though my husband says I spoil him to much. He is a mommies boy to a T. It's been nothing but pure joy to have him in our lives. He love both of us so much. He motivates me to be the best person I can be. I am constantly working on being more patient, kind, loving, soft spoken, and happy. He gives me the extra drive I need just like Westin did the day I said I do. I love creating a life that is beautiful with my family.
I had an opportunity to throw my love bug and Buggy Bash last Saturday for his 1 year Birthday. It was a lot of work but thanks to Auntie Makenna, Wes and my mom it was a success. It was fun putting together all the bug food and decorations but also a lot of work. I did this because I didn't celebrate his life with friend and family here in Utah and wanted to celebrate him being such a huge part of our lives. Everyone who came and want wanted to come, also made it a huge success. Thank you for celebrating Eastin's birthday with us ;).
I hope always knows how much we love and adore him. I want to give him the world. He is everything to me and I am so lucky I've been able to have the kids I am having. Pregnancy isn't easy for me. I have high risk pregnancies and the doctor's say this may be my last pregnancy. Many can't have kids and struggle to get pregnant. I am very lucky to be able to be on #2 even it will be my last possibly. (We will see). Life is beautiful and moves its way through ups and downs…high and lows…good news and bad news but there is always good in all the bad. I love my life and wouldn't want a better husband or child right now. I am so incredibly blessed.
Anyways Happy Birthday Eastin. This is a start to many more years of joy and happiness. I only promise to try my best to be the mommy you need me to be. Your dad is already incredible and I have to live up to this everyday and it's motivating. Thanks for coming into our family and giving me a new reason to wake up everyday and live. To love, laugh, enjoy the moment, and want time to stand still.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL and even more sense the day I got to call you mine. I love you to the moon and back Eastin!
Special moments: The day I held you in my arms all drugged up and came up with the crazy idea to sing to you in front of all the doctors "I am a Child of God." (drugs do funny things to me)
The first time you grabbed my finger. Your first bath, smile, laugh, and cuddling with you for hours and hours everyday. I loved all our beach adventure, hikes, walks, and exploring days in Hawaii. I loved getting all your things together before you were born. I loved growing and learning how to be a mom during each new step and change in your life. I love the day you held your head up, rolled over, crawled, stood up, and soon to walk. You are so stubborn and I love it. You've been standing up and walking sense 7 months but won't actually walk without holding on to things. Everyone has been telling me for months you will walk soon but still at 12 months you'll stand up with no hands and take a step but that's about it. I love how you teach me things are on your time and you'll let me know WHEN YOU ARE READY. I love the clapping, high fives, hide and seek, peek a boo, chasing each other, and finding adventures all around wherever we go. I love learning and growing with you everyday. I love going to the park and learning new thing you love. You are the greatest joy and yes last but not least, I've said it a million time I ADORE YOU.
XOXO
Such a great year and many more to come!
